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Overview

_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_

This position functions as a dual-certified technologist in breast imaging, combining advanced expertise in mammography and breast ultrasound. The technologist performs high-quality mammography and breast ultrasound exams, assists with image-guided procedures (including stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsies), and delivers compassionate patient care in a fast-paced, academic medical setting. This role supports radiologists through technical excellence, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and quality standards. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and prepare medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

+ Performs diagnostic and screening mammograms and targeted breast ultrasound exams per ACR and facility protocols.

+ Assists radiologists in performing image-guided breast procedures, including ultrasound-guided biopsies and aspirations, stereotactic biopsies, and surgical localizations.

+ Educates and supports patients throughout the imaging procedures to ensure comfort and understanding.

+ Collects and accurately documents patient history and exam data in the EMR; ensures timely follow-up documentation.

+ Maintains imaging room setup and ensures adherence to sterile technique compliance, and room cleanliness.

+ Participates in departmental quality assurance, quality control and ACR accreditation processes.

+ Communicates imaging results to patients after radiologist has reviewed imaging and made diagnosis, and when specifically directed by radiologist.

+ Trains and mentors students, residents, fellows, and new technologists in breast imaging techniques and departmental protocols

+ Monitors equipment performance and initiates prompt escalation of issues to ensure operational readiness.

+ Supports general clinical operations including schedule coverage, inventory management, and supply maintenance.

+ Assists in obtaining imaging and documentation required for ACR accreditation and actively contributes to quality improvement initiatives and procedural compliance.

+ Operates both ionizing and non-ionizing imaging equipment in compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

+ Proficiency in mammography and breast ultrasound imaging techniques.

+ Strong understanding of breast anatomy, pathology, and imaging protocols.

+ Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently in a high-volume clinical environment.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide compassionate patient care.

+ Ability to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and assist in quality control.

+ Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to teaching and clinical support.

+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, radiologists, mammography technologists, and referring providers.

Qualifications

Qualifications** **Licenses Required

+ Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

+ Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.

+ Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist for Mammography, R.T. (M) (ARRT).

+ Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for Breast Sonography. R.T.(S)(BS)(ARRT)

_* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

+ Three (3) years of experience in mammography.

+ Experience with stereotactic biopsy procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._

+ This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently involves moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. This position requires carrying, climbing, color determination, far vision, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, near vision, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, and walking.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

_To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected]_

EEO Statement

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations._

_All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_

_Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

**Requisition Number** _76713_

**Reg/Temp** _Regular_

**Employment Type** _Full-Time_

**Shift** _Day_

**Work Schedule** _Monday - Friday 8-4:30_

**Clinical/Non-Clinical Status** _Clinical_

**Location Name** _Huntsman Cancer Hospital - Kathryn F. Kirk Center_

**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_

**_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_

**_State_** _UT_

**Department** _HCH ANC 60I MAMMOGRAPHY_

**Category** _Radiology/Imaging_

**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_